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aniel Scott and Murli Mulchandani and Rikesh Nichani have been named as the joint winners of Mail Boxes Etc.’s Franchisee of the Year Awards. Specialist
business services franchise, Mail Boxes Etc., is unique in UK franchising with its network of one-stop high-street stores offering a wide and comprehensive range of services to businesses and local communities. The award-winning franchisees were
chosen for their business acumen and success, as well as their signifi cant contributions to the network as a whole. This year, for the fi rst time, Mail Boxes Etc. also involved franchisees in the selection process. Their nominations were carefully considered in the fi nal analysis along with business results. Of the awards, sales and marketing director, Michael Hawkins,
Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees celebrate awards INVESTMENT LEVEL: FROM £60,000
Rikesh Nichani and Murli Mulchandani
comments: “The award winners truly deserve their success: they work hard and help others. They are also committed to the network and its success. That said, it was a tough job deciding, such was the impressively high calibre of all franchisees.” Rikesh, who operates four Central
London stores with brother-in-law and business partner Murli, says: “We were totally surprised, particularly as we had won the award before. What made it even more special was recognition from the network as well. It is very humbling to be nominated by our peers.” Murli and Rikesh had taken a year
to fi nd the franchise that was right for them. Murli explains: “There were many different opportunities but none really appealed until we met Mail Boxes Etc. We particularly liked the combination and variety of the different services and also
Whilst it’s really great being your own boss, it’s very reassuring to have support and advice whenever you need it. There is always someone willing to help you with advice or to pass on their own experience of particular situations.
Daniel Scott, MBE Watford & Milton Keynes (Joint winner of the MBE 2013 ‘Franchisee of the year’ award)
we struck a real rapport with the people we met. We knew the services meet a genuine need and demand is constantly escalating.” Daniel, who has stores in Watford and
Milton Keynes, says: “I have always felt very comfortable with Mail Boxes Etc. I opened my second store, in Milton Keynes, earlier this year. My business continues to grow consistently and I have really good support from my franchisor and the other franchisees. I’d never want to go back to being an employee!” n
MAIL BOXES ETC.
WEBSITE:
www.mbe.co.uk EMAIL:
franchise@mbe.co.uk PHONE: 01608 649 238
CLASSIFICATION: Mailbox rental and parcel delivery services
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Opportunities Over 135 stores across the UK & Ireland
Worldwide parcel delivery and professional packaging solutions
Print and copy services Mailbox rental and virtual office solutions
Postal services and stationery supplies For more information please call Leah Stanley on 01608 649238 or email
franchise@mbe.co.uk
www.mbe.co.uk/franchise_opportunities
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